Don't Get The Books Wet!: A Splashy Summer Storytime
Refreshingly splash themed storytime with Asheville authors Constance Lombardo and Shannon Hitchcock reading aquatic picture books about self acceptance and protecting local rivers. Expect kid focused discussion of waterways, community stewardship, and following your heart.
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Bilingual story time with picture books, short stories, singalong songs, and playful rhymes in both English and Spanish. A family friendly library program geared toward young children and caregivers in a welcoming community setting.
Bilingual story time with picture books, short stories, singalong songs, and playful rhymes in both English and Spanish. A family friendly library program geared toward young children and caregivers in a welcoming community setting.
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Lively language-enrichment story time for babies ages 4–18 months, designed to build early literacy through playful reading and interaction. A short, caregiver-friendly morning program at the Oakley/South Asheville Library.
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A deep dive into Asheville’s street art legacy with work from 29 artists spanning 50 years of murals, set inside Pack Memorial Library. Interactive “graffiti Free Wall” invites hands-on marking, sketching, and community creativity.
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Weeklong STEAM summer camp built around hands-on exploration of the natural world, chemistry activities, and introductory computer programming. Designed to support youth development and classroom success with age-range sessions including rising kindergarteners at a downtown science museum.
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Evening litter pickup with Asheville GreenWorks at changing Asheville-area sites (registration required for the meetup spot). Hands-on community cleanup focused on keeping waterways and public spaces trash-free.
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A scholar led talk weaves climate storytelling with themes of life, death, and Earth, blending leadership guidance, celebration, and practical wisdom. Gather with a faith based Earth Care community for reflection and action oriented conversation.
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A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.
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Low key afternoon meetup to write, knit, craft, or simply chat over coffee with a small, introvert friendly group. Gather outdoors along the river—bring a chair or blanket for relaxed, bring your project social time.
Low key afternoon meetup to write, knit, craft, or simply chat over coffee with a small, introvert friendly group. Gather outdoors along the river—bring a chair or blanket for relaxed, bring your project social time.